What Wichita State costs
Wichita State University charges $9,684 a year in published tuition and fees for Kansas residents, about $4,842 a semester, and $19,869 a year for students from other states, about $9,934 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,780 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,299 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Wichita State
For fall 2024, Wichita State University received 9,916 applications and admitted 9,316 students, and 1,871 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 905 and 1240.
What Wichita State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Wichita State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 222 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 135 |
| Business Administration and Management | 122 |
| Psychology | 95 |
| General Studies | 81 |
| Accounting | 75 |
| Computer Science | 73 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 70 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Wichita State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska: 11,488 undergraduates
- University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio: 9,770 undergraduates
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio: 8,969 undergraduates
- Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana: 13,830 undergraduates
- University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri: 6,817 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Wichita State University's acceptance rate? 94.0% for fall 2024: 9,316 of 9,916 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Wichita State University? $9,684 a year for in-state students and $19,869 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Wichita State University? About 10,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Wichita State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 905–1240.
What is the campus setting at Wichita State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wichita State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Wichita State University